Backcountry Nordic Skiing – XC Ski Monarch Park / Dogs are welcome!

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Backcountry Nordic Skiing – XC Ski Monarch Park / Dogs are welcome!

XC Ski Monarch Park / Dogs are welcome!

  • Sat, Mar 23, 2024
  • Pikes Peak
  • Nordic Skiing, Backcountry Nordic Skiing
  • Adults
  • Easy II
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 3.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 400 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 10,800 ft
  • Pace: Slow

We will meet at Romeos for breakfast at 8:30AM if you would like to join. Otherwise (non-breakfast eaters) please arrive at the restaurant by 9:30AM. I will be driving a silver Subaru Forester license plate# FHK8162 

640 E Rainbow Blvd, Salida, CO 81201 (Please google for directions) 

We will ski through some trees, cruise along the flats & practice our skills on some gentle slopes with excellent views. 

We'll head back the way we came. If the weather gods permit, we'll lounge in the sun with some snacks & drinks and recount our victories on slopes!

Bring a chair, snack & beverage of your choice if you would care to join. 

Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The 10 essentials. 

Poo bags &  doggie basics (food, water, leash)  if you bring a friendly furry friend.

There may be some snowmobiles. Please bring a drag leash in case we need to reel in them rascals!

If the weather is nice, we might tailgate at the TH.  Bring a chair, snack & beverage of your choice if you would like to join. 

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